Make a New Year’s Resolution to Prioritize Your Mental Health
The last few years have come with a number of challenges for people all around the world. It goes without saying that COVID-19 left many of us feeling isolated and frightened, and these feelings may remain present in our lives today. However, not all stressors are global or pandemic sized. Many stressors occur on a more personal, day-to-day basis: stress from work, family, traffic, relationships, finances, or even the holiday season.
Whether big or small, persistent or momentary, global or uniquely personal, the stressors you faced throughout 2022 have likely left an impact on your mental health. And multiple studies have shown the connection between stress and mental health conditions— including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
As we step into the new year, therefore, it is more important than ever to prioritize your mental health. Is mental health part of your New Year’s Resolution? If so, take a look at these mental health resolutions that can help you focus on wellness in the new year.
Prioritize Self-Care
It can be difficult to prioritize self-care when life gets moving too fast. However, many self-care steps are simpler and quicker to implement than you might think.
You might try putting your phone away before bed to promote healthy sleep. You could also practice intentional breathing and short body-scan meditations as a form of mindfulness, or you could allow yourself a moment to enjoy your favorite TV show, book, or hobby as a way to decompress. There are also useful apps available such as Calm or Headspace to help make self-care a daily habit.
Practice Self-Care
Don’t wait until next year to prioritize your mental wellbeing. Get in touch today to learn about self-care techniques.
Find a Healthy Community
As the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted, community is hugely important for mental health. If you or someone you know struggles with feeling alone in your mental health journey, you might consider joining a peer group or pursuing mental health counseling.
At Heartland Mental Health, we offer a drop-in center and peer-led groups such as Arts and Crafts Group, Music Group, Cooking Group, Work Support Group, Gardening Group, and more. All of these groups encourage feelings of togetherness, support, and mental wellness. Furthermore, Heartland Mental Health also offers individual mental health counseling with licensed professionals.
Connect with Resources
Along with direct mental health support, there are many other social service resources available in Denver that might help your mental wellbeing in the long run. For example, The Gathering Place offers a place of respite for women, children, and transgender people living in poverty. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is another great resource for unhoused individuals or those seeking housing insecurity.
Heartland Mental Health
Whether you’re looking for an empowered community, individual therapy, or general guidance and resources, Heartland Mental Health in Denver can help you find the mental health support you deserve this new year. Contact us today at our Drop-In Center or Denver mental health clinic to find out more.
Heartland Mental Health provides community-driven mental health services for people on the path toward mental wellness.
Drop-In Center: 920 Emerson St. Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 303-830-2130
Clinic: 709 E. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-830-8805